Title: Hotels by Rydges in Great Barrier Reef from CA $156 | Expedia.ca [Great Barrier Reef Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Great-Barrier-Reef.dx6061129)[Hotels in Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.ca/Great-Barrier-Reef-Hotels.d6061129.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.ca/Great-Barrier-Reef-Vacation-Rentals.d6061129.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Great-Barrier-Reef.d6061129.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Great Barrier Reef](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Great-Barrier-Reef.d6061129.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Great Barrier Reef Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Great-Barrier-Reef.d6061129.Car-Rental-Guide)[Great Barrier Reef Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Great-Barrier-Reef.d6061129.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Great Barrier Reef featuring colourful reefs, scuba diving and marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061129/ab4d2ac1-badb-4946-beac-2ab9b841fa87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by Tourism and Events Queensland # Find Hotels by Rydges in Great Barrier Reef from CA $156 - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates Tonight [Dec 16 - Dec 17](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6061129&startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Dec 17 - Dec 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6061129&startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [Dec 19 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6061129&startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6061129&startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Our top choices for Great Barrier Reef Rydges ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64900/64844/2df0a733.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Daily buffet breakfast (AUD 22 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64900/64844/44b1164f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64900/64844/89f79f0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64900/64844/5b415b02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rydges Southbank Townsville [](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-Rydges-Southbank-Townsville.h64844.Hotel-Information) South Townsville 7.8/10 Good (1002) "Nice hotel " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Vannessa CA $142 CA $156 total includes taxes & fees Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-Rydges-Southbank-Townsville.h64844.Hotel-Information) ![Ocean View Room 2 Double Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/2ebe03f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/7ae0cbf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/9cd521c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528700/528639/a204e967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns [](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Rydges-Esplanade-Resort-Cairns.h528639.Hotel-Information) Cairns North 8.0/10 Very good (1005) "Breakfast is good and staff is very nice. Beautiful ocean view. " ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Xianzhong CA $154 CA $169 total includes taxes & fees Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Rydges-Esplanade-Resort-Cairns.h528639.Hotel-Information) ![City view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1533600/1533526/fcef6683.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1533600/1533526/c946c7b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1533600/1533526/c06bfdff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1533600/1533526/03820257.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rydges Mackay Suites [](https://www.expedia.ca/Mackay-Hotels-Rydges-Mackay-Suites.h1533526.Hotel-Information) City Centre 8.6/10 Excellent (1002) "Overall a nice stay but the furniture was a little tired." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Christopher CA $174 CA $191 total includes taxes & fees Dec 21 - Dec 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Mackay-Hotels-Rydges-Mackay-Suites.h1533526.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Pool is lovely. Excellent staff at reception. Both Ana and Pearl are assets to this resort. Thanks for all your help. " [](https://expedia.ca/Whitsundays-Hotels-Daydream-Island-Resort.h455159.Hotel-Information) ![Crystalbrook Riley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22630000/22629700/22629613/ec509db7_y.jpg) ### Crystalbrook Riley 10/10 Excellent " We had a wonderful stay at the Riley. Beautiful property, well appointed and large room, very clean, well located and easily walkable. The coup de grace was the excellent and pleasant service we received from everyone on their staff, and especially from Cameron who gave great restaurant and tour tips. A great experience!" [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Crystalbrook-Riley.h22629613.Hotel-Information) ![Cairns Sunland Leisure Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1661800/1661759/1e2dece3_y.jpg) ### Cairns Sunland Leisure Park 10/10 Excellent "Easy check in" [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Sunland-Leisure-Park.h1661759.Hotel-Information) ![Crystalbrook Bailey](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36690000/36685000/36684912/4db34287_y.jpg) ### Crystalbrook Bailey 10/10 Excellent "Great location, wonderful and accommodating staff" [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Bailey-A-Crystalbrook-Collection-Hotel.h36684912.Hotel-Information) ![Pacific Hotel Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456700/456649/596e6487_y.jpg) ### Pacific Hotel Cairns 10/10 Excellent "Nice clean room ..unfortunately toilet seat very noisy . Reported to receptionist on check out " [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Pacific-Hotel-Cairns.h456649.Hotel-Information) ![Airlie Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650713/b924af49_y.jpg) ### Airlie Beach Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Great room. Very clean. Free, secure parking. " [](https://expedia.ca/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Airlie-Beach-Hotel.h2650713.Hotel-Information) ![The Benson Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68630000/68623600/68623541/f7e335a9_y.jpg) ### The Benson Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Great place to stay" [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-The-Benson-Hotel.h68623541.Hotel-Information) ![Madison Plaza Townsville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/300663ad_y.jpg) ### Madison Plaza Townsville 10/10 Excellent "Clean room. Excellent staff and very helpful " [](https://expedia.ca/Townsville-Hotels-Madison-Plaza-Townsville.h62678.Hotel-Information) ![Hilton Cairns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1233/5c3e5487_y.jpg) ### Hilton Cairns 10/10 Excellent "Nice pool area, good location. Breakfast was excellent." [](https://expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Hilton-Cairns.h1233.Hotel-Information)